{
  "id": 2387745,
  "title": "Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq: Wall Street öffnet uneinheitlich – Indizes suchen nach Richtung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-wall-street-offnet-uneinheitlich-indizes-suchen",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/maerkte/marktberichte/dow-sp-500-nasdaq-wall-street-oeffnet-uneinheitlich-indizes-suchen-nach-richtung/100248856.html"
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  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Wall Street opened unevenly on Friday, as stock indices searched for direction. Despite rising U.S. bond yields, high oil prices and geopolitical crises, major U.S. indices began trading without losses at the end of the trading week. The Dow-Jones Industrial Average opened at 53,045 points, or 0.6 percent higher, while the S&P 500 index opened 0.4 percent higher at 7,671. The tech-heavy Nasdaq also began trading hardly changed, with a volume of 26,112 points, as did the Nasdaq 100, which tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. U.S. Treasury bond yields have recently reached the highest level in 25 years, with yields on 30-year U.S. government bonds climbing above 5 percent after a recent auction. Several factors are believed to have contributed to this rise, including the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, which has driven oil prices and increased inflation expectations. As bond yields rise, investors tend to demand higher rates on government debt. Meanwhile, growing skepticism about U.S. fiscal policy has emerged, with the U.S. debt exceeding 40 trillion dollars, and the Treasury Department spending around 100 billion dollars per month on interest payments alone. Financial Minister Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. government would increase its buybacks from two to at least four billion dollars, but the effect of this announcement was short-lived. The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond rose by 1.4 basis points to 5.25 percent on Friday. Analyst Thomas Altmann of QC Markets said that while the announcement by the U.S. Finance Minister had provided some relief, it did not lead to a full relaxation. Markets wait for further details on how the U.S. plans to address its high borrowing costs. Oil prices continue to rise, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran, while also signaling a desire for a diplomatic solution. However, the prospect of a quick resolution appears increasingly unlikely. Trump's recent threats have led to a sharp increase in oil prices, with Brent crude oil for October delivery up more than five percent since Monday. A barrel (159 liters) of October Brent crude now costs around 93 U.S. dollars, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reaching its latest weekly high of around 87 dollars per barrel. Bitcoin and gold have also gained value, with Bitcoin recording its highest gain in two years and trading at just under 78,000 U.S. dollars, while gold rose to its third weekly gain. Meanwhile, the dollar has weakened, falling to its lowest level in three months.",
  "summary": "Während Bitcoin und Gold an Interesse bei den Anlegern gewinnen, verliert der Dollar zunehmend. Damit sich das ändert, brauchen die Börsen ein Zeichen.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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